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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1899
Page
4
Announcement details excursion rates via Big Four for the Christian Church National Convention in Cincinnati Ohio October 12 to 17 with good return October 21. Information available from J E Campbell, Agent, Carthage Indiana.
The Greentown church offers Sabbath services at 11 a m and 7 p m with mid week meetings on Thursday, Sabbath School at 9 45 a m, Endeavor groups at 3 p m and 6 p m, and a Tuesday teachers meeting at 7 p m. Pastor Elwoop Scott leads, Greentown Post Office appears on the presidential list.
President McKinley was greeted by immense crowds and widespread excitement on his tour. The reports highlight his addresses praising Dewey's Philippines action and asserting there will be no flaw in maintaining them.
The Honolulu Commercial Advertiser is described as heavily advertisement filled, with more than half its eight pages devoted to ads. The paper’s content suggests Honolulu is a lively, hustling, bustling city.
The author argues that more young men should attend church on the Sabbath. Regular worship would increase their usefulness in society, and no one can afford to be so busy that an hour of Sabbath teaching at any town church cannot be afforded.
The writer notes diverse Democratic views on Spain possessions and argues they cannot be solidified into a political issue. They claim national welfare plays no role in the debate.
An abstract of statistics indicates slower population growth over the past five years, imports down one third while exports rise by 400 million dollars. Manufacturing and raw material consumption grew, tillage acres increased by 10 million while livestock dropped 25 million. Gold copper and petroleum output rose. silver fell. War with Spain produced a 1898 deficit of 193.9 million and the public debt rose since 1893 to 550.0 million while money in circulation increased 241 million.
The piece compares banking growth to population, cites varied presses on England’s Transvaal stance, and notes opinions shifting toward intervention. It discusses Philippine debt, Judge Day’s purchase theory, and Whitelaw Reid’s remarks on reimbursing debts tied to pacific improvements and Cuba Luzon war expenditures.
Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T writes that Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering and failing doctors. The ad proclaims the remedy purifies blood and treats eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It also stimulates liver kidneys and bowels and aids digestion and strength. Priced at 50 cents at Hill & Co Druggists guaranteed.
The Catholic Standard and Times quotes a Democratic leader saying Dewey cannot be persuaded to support their ticket and his lieutenant agreeing. They discuss next options and mention Jim Jeffries if Dreyfus were eligible, signaling uncertain election tactics and lineup shifts.
During winter 1897 James Reed, a prominent Clay, West Virginia merchant, bruised his leg on ice and suffered severe swelling. He tried doctors and liniments plus whiskey baths with little relief until using Chamberlains Pain Balm, which nearly cured him in a week and he credits it with preventing amputation. For sale by O. S. Coffin & Co.
The Philadelphia Record comments that Aguinaldo’s call for Democrats to win harms the party by alienating opponents. It notes political fallout as parties pick sides, urging readers to consider the broader national impact. Also references Rev. S A Donahoe of South Point Pleasant W Va praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a December 10 1897 cold.
The ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant and powerful remedy for stomach and bowel troubles including constipation indigestion and headaches. It claims quick relief and notes the price is 10 cents at O. S. Hill and Co's.
Contractor Kirkpatrick of this city started work on the Indianapolis and Greenfield rapid transit railroad last Monday. Two gangs were set to work near this city and at Philadelphia. The project will be pushed rapidly to completion on the grade.
Advert says Ki-Na Ki-Na quinine tonic cures malaria chills and fever with iron and acetamlid. Endorsed by The Dr. J H McLean Medicine Co. Sold for 25 cents with a tasteless formula.
David B Henderson of Town predicts the incoming Congress will nail the gold standard into law, a move he asserts will have strong backing from the speaker of the house and team.
An old advertisement advises against drastic laxatives for head and neck pain and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation and pressure relief. Available in 10c 50c and $1 sizes from Hill & Co.
An antique epitaph recalls a veteran who preferred service but was barred from a third war by a cork leg. The passage cites patent remedies for bowel complaints and liver issues, praising Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and Dr Kings New Life Pills, with local ads for O S Hil and Co druggists and others.
Mrs Mary Bird of Harrisburg Pa places a value of millions of dollars on her child’s life after the child was saved from croup by One Minute Cough Care. The ad-book item touts the remedy as curing coughs colds throat and lung troubles with a bold claim of impact and a generic endorsement.
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